The Acer new launch netbook, Acer Aspire One, is what they pronounced it to be – not an ordinary laptop but instead a new generation of “internet device”. However it does not convince other IT companies including Intel and their netbook rival Asus, they still consider their laptop a “netbook”. The whole concept of netbook is first introduced by Asus with their series of Asus Eee models.

Despite the late arrival of Acer Aspire One, it has the potential to be the netbook market leader. So, what make them so unique? Below I will summarize a list of features on this new Acer netbook:

Acer Aspire One Catchy Design

Aspire One has a curved edges with glossy blue finishes. The overall dimensions are 249 x 140 x 29mm thick, which make it thinner and wider by 25mm than the Asus Eee PC 901. The overall weight of Aspire One is also lighter than the Eee PC 901. One of the main reasons is primarily due to the use of lightweight 2200mAh battery. The design of Acer Aspire One gives a more mature look to the Asus Eee PC series. For some experts, the looks of aspire One is still considered not as good as the Eee series.

Operating System

Acer Aspire One comes with two types of operating system software installation for their users to choose from, there are based on Windows or Linux systems.

Linux system: The Acer netbook with Linux system comes with a 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 processor with 512 Mb RAM memory. However for this series, it comes with a slightly disappointment in term of its storage capacity, only 8Gb of NAND flash memory capacity.

Windows system: For those models with Windows system, you will get a similar type of processor but with larger RAM and storage capacities. 1.0Gb RAM memory and 80Gb of hard drive. This model netbook, the storage capacity is definitely not an issue but it is more vulnerable to loss of data in the hard drive due to impact or movable parts.

Ports and Connections

Acer Aspire One comes with a standard 3 USB ports: one at the left side and another two ports at the right side. This is definitely an additional bonus for this series of Acer netbook. A list of other ports and slots that comes along with Acer Aspire One is given as follows:

D-Sub video output slot Ethernet port Mic port Headphones port SD card readers (at either side of the netbook)
Other Features of the Acer Aspire One

This netbook has a LCD display panel of 8.9″ width with a 1,024 x 600 pixel screen. It also comes along with a 1.3 mega pixel web cam that allows you to chat and communicate with family or friends via internet.

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Best Mini Laptops Available

MSI is a netbook manufacturer that targets small businesses, college students, and traveling businessmen. The Wind product line is not only portable, but it saves you energy in the process as well. MSI Wind is 7 inches wide by 10.23 inches long, and weighing just 2.6 pounds. That’s lighter than some of those college books. This notebook features an ergonomically designed keyboard that is only 20% smaller than a full sized notebook keyboard. One of the big issues that folks have with smaller devices is the fact that they find their keywords harder to use. The keys are large enough to type normally without having to look at the keys.

This gadget comes equipped with a 10″ back-lit LED screen that makes reading documents and e-books on this device very convenient.. In addition, the 1024 x 600 screen resolution can fully display web pages, which makes it ideal for Internet browsing. This gadget is designed to allow you to create and consume content on the Internet. MSI Wind comes with a wireless N adapter, which makes it easy to connect to faster Wi-Fi networks and download work documents fast. The 1.3 MP web-cam makes it easy to do video chat and online seminars on the go.The ****** recognition software provides the much needed security for your device.

The connectivity feature sets are adequate for most users. Here is the list

Wireless N Adapter Ethernet LAN 4-in-1 Card Reader – SD, MultiMedia Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro 3 x USB 2.0 Headphone out Microphone-in VGA, RJ-45

With MSI U120-024US netbook weighting 2.6 pounds you can practically take it anywhere. And the battery lasts you for about 5.5 hours. That’s more than enough to get some serious work done before needing your charger. MSI Wind costs only $330 and is an affordable solutions for those who live a mobile life. No longer do you have to sacrifice performance for less weight.

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Read Reviews of the Mini Laptops Available

The Fujitsu Lifebook U810 is one of the first mini laptop computers presented on the market. This mini laptop is powered by Windows Vista. The Fujitsu mini laptop can be used as a traditional notebook PC. The laptop screen can be easily positioned the way a user wants. Fujitsu screen can be twisted around and folded on top of the keyboard. The screen is very stylish and bright, it has clean colors.

This mini laptop provides wireless connectivity (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth), but also Fujitsu Lifebook U810 can be hooked up to an Ethernet network, but an external adapter is necessary. Fujitsu has integrated Microsoft Windows Vista operating system software with Microsoft Works. It works absolutely fantastic and you will not feel discomfort while using it. The battery life is good and this mini laptop can work up to 5 hours without battery recharge. The processor is very powerful Fujitsu QWERTY keyboard is very comfortable despite the small size. You will not feel any discomfort while typing on this keyboard. While typing on this keyboard it looks and feels like a standard PC keyboard. In general, the overall build quality is outstanding. One of the greatest features of this mini laptop is its size (at 6.73 inches long and 5.24 inches wide).

So, as you can guess it’s very small. Mouse button and mouse pointer are positioned well and they are comfortable for usage.

If you often go on business trips, you will hardly find a better portable, powerful, stylish and comfortable at usage helper than Fujitsu Lifebook U810.

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Read Reviews of the Mini Laptops Available

At last, a Sony mini laptop is here, the Sony VAIO P Series. Although not in the form some originally expected, an adapted Via Openbook, the Sony VAIO P series has all the size and weight credentials that a netbooks should have. It weighs a minuscule 638g, that’s around two thirds the weight of the original netbook; the Asus Eee PC 701. Like the heavenly thin MacBook Air, the P-series is also under 2cm thick at 19.8mm and only “slightly larger than an office envelope.”

But the impressive specs don’t stop there…

The LED backlit screen, 8 inches across and in a widescreen format, has a surprisingly high 1600×768 resolution (compared to 1024×600 for your everyday netbook). At that resolution, it’s unlikely you’ll ever need much side-scrolling again, since most webpages aren’t that wide. Battery life is stated as 4 hours for the standard model, or 8 for the large capacity battery – enough for a full days work.

My jaw hit the deck when I saw how much SSD drive storage the P series is offering – up to 128GB. SSD or Solid State Storage requires no moving parts and is thus very durable. But it’s very expensive to produce a large storage SSD facility which has meant most netbooks have had around 16GB tops. A hard drive version is also available offering 60GBs storage.

Sony has incorporated some really clever extra features. Firstly, a GPS which needs no internet connection (in the USA and Canada only – more of that later), Windows Vista – a first for a computer this small and an array of connectivity options; Wireless LAN 3G Broadband, 802.11n LAN and Bluetooth so you’re connected wherever there’s mobile phone signal. Other more standard features like the ‘Motion Eye’ webcam and microphone are also included, not to forget the Sony ‘xross media bar’, common with the PlayStation 3 and Bravia HDTV range.

The inclusion of Vista is interesting. Most netbooks haven’t strayed above 1GB of RAM whereas the new Sony has 2GB. Processing power is a bit on the light side however since the P series will only come with a 1.33GHz processor from Intel, not the Intel Atom common with most netbooks – perhaps suggesting how much Sony wants to disassociate itself with the “cheap and cheerful” netbook look. As we previously mentioned in our article on the VAIO TT – try searching netbook on Sony’s VAIO site – nothing.

Of course, it’s only just been made available in the USA (today 8th January) – starting at $899 which works out about